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Paire de grandes coupes à trois pieds en argent, probablement Perse vers 1850
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de grandes coupes à trois pieds en argent, probablement Perse vers 1850
- silver
- Diam. 35,5 cm, 3.698 g ; 41 in diam, 118oz 17dwt
sur trois pieds décorés de fruits et rinceaux, le bord à décor alternant des cartouches fleuris ajourés et des coquilles, fleurs et oiseaux sur fond amati, le centre gravé de pampres et grappes de raisin, le marli appliqué d'un cimier représentant un lion tenant un sabre devant un soleil couchant (Ordre du Lion et du Soleil)
Condition
in overall good condition - there is a signature on the foot of each cup
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
L'Ordre du Lion et du Soleil fut créé en 1808 sous la dynastie Qajar par Fath Ali Shah pour remercier le major anglais Malcolm d'avoir introduit la pomme de terre en Perse. Néanmoins, cet emblème du Lion et du Soleil est celui de la Perse de 1576 à la chute du dernier shah en 1979.